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Probate & Estate Lawyer in Singapore

Contested wills, probate disputes, executor disputes and estate administration, led by a former District Judge.

Challenging or defending a will: capacity, undue influence, knowledge and approval

Contested probate, caveats and executor disputes

Inheritance claims and family estate disputes

Grant of probate and letters of administration

Since 1999

Civil & Commercial Litigation

Former District Judge

Leads the firm

What We Handle

Will dispute and challenging a will

Disputes over validity, testamentary capacity, undue influence, and whether the deceased knew and approved the contents.

Grant of probate and letters of administration

Help with applications, caveats and requisitions where the estate is not straightforward.

Opposing or defending an application for a grant, lodging or responding to a caveat, and contentious probate proceedings.

Contested probate and caveats

Estate administration process

Gathering assets, dealing with debts, and distributing to the right beneficiaries, with advice on the executor's duties.

Concerns about delay, accounts, conflicts or misconduct, including applications to remove or replace an executor.

Commercial Litigation

Executor and administrator disputes

Contracts, loans, guarantees and banking disputes, from the State Courts to the Court of Appeal and SICC.

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Shareholder oppression, director's duties, winding up and family company disputes.

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Counsel and arbitrator experience in one firm: SIAC, LSAS and the Singapore Mediation Centre.

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Company Law

Arbitration & Mediation

Inheritance claims and family disputes

Beneficiaries and family members in dispute over who gets what, including intestate succession and shared property.

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MORE PRACTICE AREAS

Will challenges, executor and beneficiary disputes, probate and estate administration.

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Wills, Inheritance & Estates

What to Expect

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Tell us

A short call or WhatsApp about the will, the family and the timeline.

Understand

A candid view on grounds, evidence and cost.

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Act

Caveat, negotiation, mediation or trial.

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Common Questions

Can I challenge a will in Singapore?

Yes, but only on legal grounds: the will was not properly executed, the deceased lacked capacity or did not know and approve its contents, or there was undue influence, fraud or forgery. Unfairness alone is not enough.

Can an executor be removed?

The court can remove or replace an executor or administrator in appropriate cases, for example where there is serious failure or misconduct. The right step depends on the facts, so get advice before acting.

Do I need a lawyer to apply for a grant of probate or letters of administration?

Not always. A simple, undisputed estate may be manageable personally. Where there is no will, family disagreement, a caveat or a complex estate, early advice can prevent costly mistakes.is not enough.

Probate & Estate Lawyer in Singapore

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What We Handle

Will dispute and challenging a will

Grant of probate and letters of administration

Contested probate and caveats

Estate administration process

Commercial Litigation

Executor and administrator disputes

Company Law

Arbitration & Mediation

Inheritance claims and family disputes

Wills, Inheritance & Estates

What to Expect

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Common Questions

Can I challenge a will in Singapore?

Yes, but only on legal grounds: the will was not properly executed, the deceased lacked capacity or did not know and approve its contents, or there was undue influence, fraud or forgery. Unfairness alone is not enough.

Can an executor be removed?

The court can remove or replace an executor or administrator in appropriate cases, for example where there is serious failure or misconduct. The right step depends on the facts, so get advice before acting.

Do I need a lawyer to apply for a grant of probate or letters of administration?

Not always. A simple, undisputed estate may be manageable personally. Where there is no will, family disagreement, a caveat or a complex estate, early advice can prevent costly mistakes.is not enough.

How much will it cost?

It depends on the dispute. We discuss fees upfront, and they can be fixed or agreed in advance.

Probate & Estate Lawyer in Singapore

Request a Callback

What We Handle

Will dispute and challenging a will

Grant of probate and letters of administration

Contested probate and caveats

Estate administration process

Commercial Litigation

Executor and administrator disputes

Company Law

Arbitration & Mediation

Inheritance claims and family disputes

Wills, Inheritance & Estates

What to Expect

01

02

03

Common Questions

Can I challenge a will in Singapore? Yes, but only on legal grounds: the will was not properly executed, the deceased lacked capacity or did not know and approve its contents, or there was undue influence, fraud or forgery. Unfairness alone is not enough.

Can an executor be removed? The court can remove or replace an executor or administrator in appropriate cases, for example where there is serious failure or misconduct. The right step depends on the facts, so get advice before acting.

Do I need a lawyer to apply for a grant of probate or letters of administration? Not always. A simple, undisputed estate may be manageable personally. Where there is no will, family disagreement, a caveat or a complex estate, early advice can prevent costly mistakes.is not enough.

How much will it cost? It depends on the dispute. We discuss fees upfront, and they can be fixed or agreed in advance.

Can I challenge a will in Singapore?

Yes, but only on legal grounds: the will was not properly executed, the deceased lacked capacity or did not know and approve its contents, or there was undue influence, fraud or forgery. Unfairness alone is not enough.

Can an executor be removed?

The court can remove or replace an executor or administrator in appropriate cases, for example where there is serious failure or misconduct. The right step depends on the facts, so get advice before acting.

Do I need a lawyer to apply for a grant of probate or letters of administration?

Not always. A simple, undisputed estate may be manageable personally. Where there is no will, family disagreement, a caveat or a complex estate, early advice can prevent costly mistakes.is not enough.

How much will it cost?

It depends on the dispute. We discuss fees upfront, and they can be fixed or agreed in advance.